Seattle SR-99 Tunnel First Day of Tolling (09 Nov 2019) (see desc.) Jake Root 2019-11-11 | I recorded this video on the afternoon of 9 November 2019. WSDOT has finally enabled the tolling equipment in the tunnel, and drivers must now pay-per-use. About $1/each way during weekends, and more during weekdays. +$2 without a toll transponder (Good to Go pass). This video shows how the tunnel was operating on its first day of tolls.Some corrections: (1) the pylons at the Republican exit were installed by WSDOT, not the City of Seattle. (2) WSDOT was predicting about 30% diversion, not the city (though the city is prepared). (3) the signage was not "brand new" that day, though it was newly uncovered. (4) The "Rainier Tower" is actually the "Rainier Square Tower" (I mix the two up frequently).
Two Minutes at a Large Japanese Intersection Jake Root 2022-10-29 | This is the main signal outside the Rycom Aeon Mall in Okinawa.
Flashing yellow arrow with mismatched left turn displays Jake Root 2022-02-22 | The overhead flashing yellow arrow display is three sections, with a bottom shared flashing yellow/solid green section, but the supplemental left turn signal has four separate sections.Seatac, WA, Military Rd at S 164 St/42 Ave S.
Driving I-5: Tacoma to Lacey, WA (and back) Jake Root 2021-08-02 | This video was recorded 31 July 2021. It is mostly meant to be a test for roadway filming, something I intend to do more often in the future.Other than being sped up, footage is entirely raw. Sound was kept at a constant pitch. Enjoy the freeway noise!The highlight of this video would be the rebuilt stretch of I-5 through the bases, about halfway between the start and U-turn points in the video.00:00 -- I-705 Southbound from Stadium Way, Downtown Tacoma00:31 -- entering I-5 Southbound near Yakima Ave o/c00:41 -- I-5 Southbound through South Tacoma01:47 -- WA-512 Fwy i/c01:57 -- I-5 Southbound through Lakewood02:30 -- recently reconstructed I-5 Southbound through JBLM03:20 -- end I-5 Southbound reconstruction03:30 -- continuing Southbound through Dupont and across Nisqually Delta05:00 -- U-turn at new Marvin Road diverging diamond i/c05:25 -- reentering I-5 Northbound, new ramp meter05:35 -- I-5 Northbound through Nisqually Delta and Dupont07:25 -- begin I-5 Northbound reconstructed segment through JBLM08:21 -- end I-5 Northbound reconstruction08:31 -- I-5 Northbound through Lakewood08:53 -- WA-512 Fwy i/c09:03 -- I-5 Northbound through South Tacoma
I-5 Exit 135/133 Temporary Shared Exit; Tacoma, WA Jake Root 2021-05-05 | In Winter 2021, contractors realigned I-5 southbound in Tacoma, WA so that two exits occurred from a single split.It has since been removed. However, the collector lane remains for access to WA-167 (Exit 135), and as an on-ramp from Port of Tacoma Road (Exit 136).
Unusual Crow Noise Jake Root 2021-04-06 | Filmed in Lakeland Hills, Auburn, Wash.Other crows in the vicinity also made the same noise.The clicking I've heard, but the other noise is the unusual bit.
SR 520 Montlake Lid Construction, Feb 2021 Jake Root 2021-03-06 | Footage showing construction progress in the Montlake area of the 520, progressing westbound from the 520 Bridge.The final girders were laid one week later. Montlake Blvd will be shifted to the new girders so additional construction can occur where the current roadway runs.
Continuous Green-T Signal (Seagull Intersection) with Incorrect Programming Puyallup, WA Jake Root 2020-09-04 | The straight ahead movement along the top of this "T" intersection stops when left turns proceed. This is improper for a seagull intersection, which normally allows through traffic to proceed at all times, apart from when a pedestrian call is placed for the crosswalk.E Main @ Shaw Rd, Puyallup, Wash.
**Update** 5-Section Flashing Yellow Arrow (Yield to Peds) Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2020-05-07 | This is an updated version of a video I made a couple years ago. This newer video shows more information about the operation, including how it operates when only one crosswalk is activated. Traffic was fairly light so I was not able to catch a car actively yielding to me, but the signal phasing is pretty clear.After doing more research, it appears that the left-turn FYA is activate during the walk cycle simultaneous to the oncoming green phase. Those turning left, then, must also yield to traffic turning right (despite the sign asking drivers only to yield to pedestrians). I did not notice this before.Google Maps link: goo.gl/maps/6dxKnDKzUGDtEuuMA (14 Ave SW @ SW 312 St, Federal Way, WA).
Pedestrian Signal Flashing During Yellow and Red Phase Jake Root 2020-04-23 | At the intersection of North 'I' St and 12th in North Tacoma, the pedestrian signals are slightly out of sync with the vehicular displays. For the approaches from 12th, this means that the "flashing don't walk" phase extends into the red time for vehicles; the approach from North 'I' also has a syncing issue, although it is not as dramatic. This is not something that I can recall seen before, but, in my experience walking around the area, it has never proved problematic. But it is unusual.Google Maps Link: goo.gl/maps/z3FkwLSoUjo2LqvS9
Double Left Turn with Permissive Phasing Westminster Hwy @ No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC Jake Root 2020-04-04 | This double left turn in Richmond, British Columbia (just south of Vancouver) features a double left turn with protected/permissive phasing. This video shows how it operates, from start to finish.Google Maps link: goo.gl/maps/EU2Kfumn6D4y7KW4ARichmond has several other locations with this style of phasing, including just across the No. 2 Road Bridge (beginning from the left side of the junction in the video) at Inglis Dr & No. 2 Road, as well as Aviation Dr & Grant McConachie Way, just outside the airport. Vancouver-proper has several as well.
Bimodal Left Turn Round-Door Bullseye Signal Tacoma, WA Jake Root 2019-11-12 | At this left turn in Tacoma, WA, where Division Ave meets N Yakima/N 1st St, there is a bimodal left turn display that was recently installed. The signal will likely be replaced completely as part of the new trolley system along Division, North 1st St, and Stadium Way.Currently, the hard-left onto N Yakima must yield at all times, with the slight left onto N 1st St being protected/permitted.
(Another) 3-Section Flashing Yellow Arrow Pierce County, WA Jake Root 2019-07-28 | In Pierce County, Washington, flashing yellow arrows occupy the center lens, unlike flashing yellow arrows in other jurisdictions, which either occupy a separate, 4th face, or share a position with the solid green arrow. I've made another video on a similar signal elsewhere in the county a couple years ago (youtu.be/tD7YtZvjTFU).
Cities: Skylines Leading Left Turn Jake Root 2019-07-24 | This video demonstrates how a leading left turn can incorporate two different sets of "turns": the initial turn at the beginning of the cycle, and a final turn when the light turns red. This means that, for every cycle, an additional 3-6 cars can accomplish a turn. The last "turn" would be cars who were waiting to turn left, but were unable to on green. Those cars, instead, turn during the all-red phase.
Busy intersection: 12th & Independence (SW), Washington DC Jake Root 2019-06-20 | I will update the description shortly with time-stamps. This video shows a very busy intersection in Washington DC (12th and Independence, one block south of the Mall), with lots of rather strange behavior. Not necessarily dangerous, but some of the permitted movements, and a lot of what drivers are doing, are very unusual for an American intersection.
Temporary Ramp to SB I-5 from WA-16 (future HOV ramp) Jake Root 2019-04-15 | RAW FOOTAGE -- This ramp will eventually be the HOV connection for the WA-16 to SB I-5 maneuver, but as of 14 April 2019, acts as the general-purpose on-ramp while the rest of SB I-5 is rebuilt.
Red and Green Traffic Signal Arrows Displayed Simultaneously Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2018-09-20 | In this short clip, the right turn traffic signal displays both green and red arrows at the same time. The green arrow is activated when the parallel left turn movement has a protected left. This protected left turn does not activate frequently, as the left turn is a lagging movement, and does not often require a green arrow.
Google Maps Globe Mode Update (Windows 10-1803) Jake Root 2018-08-08 | This video was meant for the AARoads forum, hence the introduction.Apologies for audio quality. That's a notebook's built-in mic, for ya.I've heard reports that some users of the new Google Maps Globe Mode have had some issues with usage, mostly related to the globe just not rendering properly, with things out of scale and centered all wrong. So here's a video of my experience. As you can see, I have no complaints!
Right turn flashing yellow arrow with bi-modal bottom lens Auburn, WA Jake Root 2018-07-28 | Much like the bimodal flashing yellow arrow signals that I posted from Seattle, this right turn flashing yellow arrow signal in Auburn, just to the south, operates with a bi-modal bottom lens. Like with the Seattle signal, I'm not sure of the advantage. But it is pretty cool.
Lumion Render Proctor (Tacoma, WA) Animation Jake Root 2018-07-18 | My first ever render in Lumion. It's of Proctor, a neighborhood of North Tacoma, WA.The second clip is meant to be security camera footage.Still learning the ropes!
4-Section Flashing Yellow Bi-modal Arrow Seattle, WA Jake Root 2018-06-30 | Two very strange left turn signals exist along NE 45 St at 19 Ave and 20 Ave, in Seattle, adjacent to the University of Washington. They act the same as Seattle's old flashing orb signals, except that the three top signals are replaced with arrows. The bottom signal remains a dual green/yellow bi-modal arrow. No idea why this phasing style was chosen, nor do I believe it is permitted.
Old four-way partly-flashing red signals Beacon Ave, Seattle Jake Root 2018-05-18 | At Beacon Ave S & S Cloverdale St in Seattle, WA, there are two identical very old four-way flashing signals. On the far signal (as on the near one, though not visible), part of the signal has an unused portion where a fourth flashing red orb would be visible. Because the signals were used at a wide intersection, where there are two four-way stops, the side facing the wrong-way down the one way streets is unused. The six visible faces are now LED.
Right-facing Flashing Yellow Arrow Bellevue, WA Jake Root 2018-05-08 | Every now and then, Bellevue, WA installs right-facing flashing yellow arrows in place of the standard right-turn filter. This one is NE 4 St @ 120 Ave NE, near Best Buy and Home Depot.
(RAW) Two-lens protected-permissive left turn signal Georgia @ Pender, Vancouver, BC Jake Root 2018-04-18 | Raw footage of an unusual protected/permissive left turn signal in Vancouver BC, westbound along Georgia St at Pender St. There is at least one other signal of this type along Kingsway at East King Edward Ave.
Double Left Turn Followed by a Lane Drop Vancouver, BC Jake Root 2018-03-07 | In Vancouver BC, turning left from Main Street to the Dunsmuir Viaduct (a double left turn) requires drivers to merge in a very short distance. I believe this is the shortest distance from the actual double left to one of the lanes ending that I've ever encountered (at least in design).See here in Google Street View: goo.gl/amzxX5
3-Head Flashing Yellow Arrow Lakewood, WA (old video) Jake Root 2018-01-15 | An old upload that was unlisted for whatever reason.For my friends at AARoads. 108 @ Bridgeport.
Pedestrian signal head with graphical issue Puyallup, WA Jake Root 2018-01-03 | This signal head displays the "4" with an extra line on the bottom, and the "0" with an extra horizontal line, making it look like an "8".On Google Maps: goo.gl/De4d7L
Permissive double left turn with leading and lagging protected phase Tucson, AZ Jake Root 2017-12-16 | In Tucson, Arizona, the left turn from East Tanque Verde Road to North Sabino Canyon Road features a left turn, with permissive phasing, with both a leading protected and lagging protected phase. This is not something I've seen before.goo.gl/uS7jcF
Seattle to Puyallup, WA Evening Commute (Sep 2017) Jake Root 2017-09-13 | Filmed with my GoPro Hero 5 Session. I work as an Uber in the Seattle area. Couldn't get any drives heading south, so I just drove out of Seattle by myself.Filmed between ~1500 and 1600 on 12 Sep 2017.FYI: I'm using a toll lane on the last freeway. It's a combo HOV+toll lane (HOT lane).Apologies for the bug guts on the window. I will make another video in the future.Song: Ulterior Motif by Trulife
Double Left Turn with Conflicting movements Seattle, WA Jake Root 2017-07-20 | The double left turn from NE 44 St onto Montlake Blvd conflicts with the left turn coming out of the UW E1 parking lot.As far as I can tell, the intersection has been setup this way since at least As you can see in the video, there's a bit of confusion.Google Maps Location: goo.gl/UUTo3v
Chrysler Pacifica (2017) Electronic Parking Brake Operation Jake Root 2017-07-20 | NOTE: this isn't my car. It's a rental car, and I'm not the renter. I would never leave a car this dirty.New style of electronic parking brake on this minivan. Push on. Push off. You can't get it wrong!
Traffic signal with two arrows and two orbs Puyallup, WA Jake Root 2017-07-14 | Check out the end of the through phase near the end of the video.2 St NE @ SR-167/River Rd/N Meridian (near Korum car dealerships).
5-Section Flashing Yellow Arrow (Yield to Pedestrians) Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2017-07-09 | This 5-section signal is setup as follows: - No pedestrian signal: green orb with left green arrow (split phasing) - Pedestrian signal activated: red orb with left-facing flashing yellow arrow (left turns may yield simultaneously but no through traffic allowed). When the pedestrian signal is activated, the signal can run the left turns at the same time. Otherwise the signal is split-phased. The lagging green in this video was only activated due to cars coming up the road. Otherwise the FYA would have ended and the cross street would have received their green. The top three heads are red, yellow and green orbs. The fourth head is a flashing yellow arrow. The fifth head is a bi-modal green/yellow arrow.Location: goo.gl/RuoQou (14 Ave SW @ SW 312 St, Federal Way, WA)
New (2017) Flashing Yellow Arrow Phasing Seattle, WA (Lander @ 4 Ave) Jake Root 2017-05-23 | Previously, the intersection of Lander St and 4 Ave S (in Seattle, WA) used a slightly different Flashing Yellow Arrow configuration, whereby the red arrow was discarded in between the protected and permissive phases. As of May 2017, this phasing has been discontinued, and typical phasing (with the red arrow included) is now used.
HAWK Signal Mill Creek, WA Jake Root 2017-05-09 | As the title indicates, this is a HAWK (High Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal that was installed along Puget Park Drive near the YMCA in Mill Creek, WA. The signal was installed in 2011.
3-Section Flashing Yellow Arrow Pierce County, WA Jake Root 2017-03-14 | *Raw footage* *it was windy*This left turn was formerly protected only, but was recently (late 2016, early 2017) converted to permissive phasing, using a 3-head flashing yellow arrow. Note that the flashing yellow arrow occupies the center lens. Most 3-head flashing yellow arrows share the bottom lens with the solid green arrow, so the jump from flashing yellow to solid yellow is more obvious. Pierce County seems to prefer placing the flashing yellow in the center lens, based on prior installations. The crosswalk controls were also upgraded (from silent to audible announcements of phasing changes (ADA requirement, I believe)). The intersection in question is 176 St East at the intersection with 38 Ave East, near Frederickson: goo.gl/iTxgvd. Two other intersections nearby were also upgraded in similar fashion (176 at both 36 Ave East and Waller Rd East).
FYA signal display showing red and green arrows simultaneously Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2017-02-16 | WATCH IN HDTitle sums it up. Filmed on 6 Feb 2017. Signal is located where S 324 St meets with 11 Pl S and 13 Ave S.
5-section signal vs flashing yellow arrow Puyallup, WA Jake Root 2016-06-14 | I included a description in the video itself, but in short, my approach got skipped because I didn't arrive fast enough...a flashing yellow arrow disregards arrival times, defaulting straight to the flashing mode. If this turn was an FYA, I could have proceeded.
How to Treat Traffic Lights w/ Red Arrows in Washington State (see description) Jake Root 2016-06-04 | DISCLAIMER 1: There is lots of glare from the sun, making the signals hard to see. Rest assured, all of the movements you see me make in this video are against arrows -- all on red, except for the last example (left turn onto two way).DISCLAIMER 2: These rules also apply in Oregon and British Columbia, however, the latter does not use red arrows ("right turn signal" or "left turn signal" is basically the same thing as a red arrow).DISCLAIMER 3: On several occasions, I did not come to a complete stop in these videos, before I turned on red. I am aware of this; no need to point it out to me.............This is a demonstration of how I treat red arrows in Washington State. The movements demonstrated in this video are possible because of RCW 46.61.055, ~3(C):Vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may not enter the intersection control area to make the movement indicated by such arrow, and unless entering the intersection control area to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection control area, or if none, then before entering the intersection control area and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown. However, the vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left turn from a one-way street or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or approaching the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall also remain stopped for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1)If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Flashing yellow arrow (FYA) with no interim red phase Seattle, WA Jake Root 2016-05-16 | The Seattle Department of Transportation does not use interim red phasing for their leading flashing yellow arrows. In this way, their operation is similar to the typical 5-section signal, however, the benefits of the FYA still apply. Without the interim red phase, drivers do not need to stop behind the stop line, following the protected phase, and may continue out into the intersection to wait to turn.This particular FYA is at 4 Ave S & S Lander St in SODO, Seattle, WA.
Lagging Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2016-05-03 | Warning: NO AUDIOThis is a demonstration of a lagging flashing yellow arrow. This signal is in Federal Way, WA at WA-99 SB @ S 324 St: goo.gl/3g2TM8
T-Junction w/ Flashing Yellow Arrows Federal Way, WA Jake Root 2016-04-21 | Enable captions for real-time explanations.28 Ave S @ S 304 St in Federal Way, Washington is a T-junction. Instead of signalizing the movement with green orbs, as it standard, the city of Federal Way opted for all-way flashing yellow arrows. The standard phase is to display green arrows for the left and right turns, however, the respective signal heads will display flashing yellow arrows if a pedestrian or cyclist hits the crossing button.Here is a link to the intersection: goo.gl/maps/FTkXTPjrkH9zU2hUA
Permissive left at King Edward and Macdonald St/Puget Drive Vancouver, BC Jake Root 2015-12-19 | Here's how to turn left at this wide intersection. My example shows for both directions, from King Edward, and from Macdonald St and Puget Drive.
Touring the new Google Maps on a New Computer Jake Root 2015-05-28 | Listen to the video...it tells you everything you need to know.For those with inoperable ears, I'm demonstrating what it's like to browse the new Google Maps on a new computer, since most older computers can't run the new Maps well.
Strange Crosswalk Signal Setup Bremerton, WA Jake Root 2014-10-12 | At a crosswalk near the QFC along Forrest Avenue as it nears WA-3, we have this flashing amber/solid green orb combo for a crosswalk.I don't get it. Someone help me.Crosswalk location: http://goo.gl/aAWrTw
South Hill, Washington Seagull Intersection Jake Root 2014-10-01 | This is the seagull intersection (i.e. continuous green-t) at Meridian and 39th near the South Hill Mall.Seen here on Google Maps: http://goo.gl/5r5C1Y
Driving the 2002 Civic in the Snow Jake Root 2013-12-23 | Facebook doesn't allow videos over a gigabit...so it's here instead.There was some issues with the video I posted a few days ago regarding the manner in which I was driving. This is the drive in the '02 Civic in it's entirety.
